The Dancing Master

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KLASSEN, JULIE
THE DANCING MASTER

Finding himself the man of the family, London dancing master Alec Valcourt moves his mother and sister to remote Devonshire, hoping to start over. But he is stunned to learn the village matriarch has prohibited all dancing, for reasons buried deep in her past.

Alec finds an unlikely ally in the matriarch's daughter. Though he's initially wary of Julia Midwinter's reckless flirtation, he comes to realize her bold exterior disguises a vulnerable soul--and hidden sorrows of her own.

Julia is quickly attracted to the handsome dancing master--a man her mother would never approve of--but she cannot imagine why Mr. Valcourt would leave London, or why he evades questions about his past. With Alec's help, can Julia uncover old secrets and restore life to her somber village...and to her mother's tattered heart?

Filled with mystery and romance, The Dancing Master brings to life the intriguing profession of those who taught essential social graces for ladies and gentlemen hoping to make a "good match" in Regency England.

My Review:

Honestly, I'm always tongue-tied when it comes to reviewing one of Julie Klassen's books because she's such an incredible writer and I just know I won't do her justice. The Dancing Master is another memorable read.

Rich in historical detail and chalk full of riveting intrigue and plot twists,  Klassen's latest novel is the kind of book you won't want to put down. I just poured over it -- recklessly skipping over words only to slow my pace so I could bask in the ambiance of Regency England. Blissful sigh!...and fret over a complicated love story that seems doomed to a bad end. :-) 

Another stellar novel from a captivating author.

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If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of The Dancing Master please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email, please use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in the address to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email please remember to put the title in the subject line so that it's easy for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday January  19, 2014 Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".

Her Unexpected Cowboy

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CLOPTON, DEBRA
HER UNEXPECTED COWBOY

Rowdy McDermott has a plan. Stay on the straight and narrow, help the foster boys on Sunrise Ranch and forget about love. The last thing he expects is his pretty new neighbor falling literally into his arms. Lucy Calvert is glad the handsome cowboy broke her fall,  but isn't ready for the feelings he's stirring in her heart. She's heard rumors about his past, and is steering clear from the kind of man he used to be. With a little help from his boys,  can Rowdy show her that people— and hearts—can change?

Cowboys of Sunrise Ranch:  These men have hearts as big as Texas.

My Review:

The perfect combination of humour and drama with a deep message about acceptance threaded throughout. Lucy's story really touched me. Rowdy became a larger than life hero for me despite his past. Clopton does a wonderful job of highlighting the powerful change God can inspire. This is the kind of read that will linger with you long after you reach the end.


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January Giveaway - Week Two

As always, I will contact the winners by email however thanks to the nefarious ways of the internet my email might land in your spam folder so keep your eyes peeled! :-) If you haven't heard from me by Monday evening please email me your snail mail address at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. From time to time winners and I don't seem to connect, so I have a month frame. If I can't reach you within four weeks your win will be forfeited and I will add an extra win to a future draw to even things up.

LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK'S GIVEAWAYS:

Lone Wolf's Lady

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DUARTE, JUDY
LONE WOLF'S LADY

The Texan's Dilemma

Bounty hunter Tom McCain works alone. He couldn't save his childhood friend, but he'll deliver her six-year-old daughter, Sarah Jane, to the only family she has left: a wealthy great-grandfather in Texas. But that means tangling with the fiery schoolteacher who wants to adopt her.

Katie O'Malley is determined to give Sarah Jane a fresh start away from the tragedy of her early life. Even the high-handed Mr. McCain can't stop her. But when a secret from Sarah Jane's past threatens the young girl's life, joining forces with Tom is Katie's only option. They'll need all their courage to turn a perilous future into a home, a family—and a dream come true.

My Review:

A Wild West historical riddled with intrigue and some surprising plot twists, Lone Wolf's Lady is the kind of read you'll want to devour all at once. I love the tension the author has created between Tom and Katie. From past history to current desires, they are at complete odds. But even so, there is a spark of attraction from their very first meeting though it's often buried beneath an equally strong opposition. There's something endearing about a romance between two stubborn people. As a reader, I'm always anxious to discover who is going to capitulate first! Another wonderful historical from the Love Inspired line.

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No One To Trust

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EASON, LYNETTE
NO ONE TO TRUST

She doesn't know who she's running from...and the man she loves may be someone else entirely.

Summer Abernathy wakes up one morning to find her husband missing, three men in her home intent on finding him, and the life she's been living based on a lie. Which Kyle Abernathy did she marry? The computer programmer she met at the bank? Or the one who was apparently using that image as a cover?

The search for her husband -- and answers -- takes Summer ever deeper into a world of organized crime where people are used one moment and discarded the next. And with her deepest relationship of trust already shattered, Summer doesn't know who to believe.

Always thrilling, bestselling author Lynette Eason outdoes herself in this taut, breakneck story of lies, loyalties, and love that will have you up all night to discover the truth hidden in the shadows.

My Review:

Breathtaking. Complex. Sinister. Eason's latest release will rock your world. Well, it did mine. It's definitely a page turner -- the kind you voraciously read deep into the night until you can't bear to read anymore because your heart can't take it so you drift into a fitful sleep and wake up early to start reading again and  don't stop until you finish with a deep whoosh of relief and some satisfaction along with a residual compulsion to look over your shoulder the rest of the day. That's the kind of read No One To Trust is. :-)

I loved every second of it...even the times I had to read with my eyes closed! Loved the completely fresh angle to the romance. Brilliant. And the hero whose singularly selfish act created an explosion of relentless danger and confusion. Really -- how can an author redeem such a character? Well, she doesn't so much as God does. There's a wonderful inspirational message about the power of love and forgiveness within these pages as well. A stunning suspense novel that will affect its readers on multiple levels.


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If you would like an opportunity to win a copy of No One to Trust please leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoreadATyahooDOTca. If you post a comment and add your email please use AT and DOT in replace of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email remember to put the title in the subject line so it's easier for me to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Sunday January 12 2014. Offer open to international readers. Good luck!

"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.  Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group". 

Race for the Gold

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MENTINK, DANA
RACE FOR THE GOLD

Speed skater Laney Thompson still has nightmares about the car crash that almost shattered her lifelong dream. But as she's poised to compete in the world's most important games, she finds worse trouble. Someone wants her out of contention…badly. Laney won't let anything stop her—not sabotage, a stalker or partial amnesia. As she and her brooding trainer Max Blanco strive to overcome past tragedy, the ice between them starts to melt. But as the race draws closer, a killer becomes more desperate, and a race for the gold becomes a race for their lives!

My Review:

A topical read with the Winter Olympics just around the corner. I loved the unique twist to this Love Inspired Suspense. Mentink takes us into the intense and competitive world of pre-Olympic sports training. What a fascinating venue for a suspense novel! This is a real page-turner as strange and sinister things start happening to Laney as she's training for the pre-game trials. There are plenty of suspects that set my amateur sleuth spidey senses into overdrive. And who can resist a brooding hero who is wrestling with his own nightmarish past? Race for the Gold has all the elements of a stellar edge-of-you-seat read.


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An Amish Miracle

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WISEMAN, BETH
REID, RUTH
ELLIS, MARY
AN AMISH MIRACLE

Always Beautiful by Beth Wiseman

Becky Byler is eighteen and overweight. She is overwhelmed by the embarrassment she feels when comparing herself to other girls her age. Having lost all hope, she considers taking her own life. As she stands before rushing water, unable to swim, Becky begs God for a miracle. In just several months, Becky sees her prayers answered as food and temptation lose their hold over her. She’s finally pleased with how she looks, but does she like the person she has become? And has the man she has dreamed of been right beside her all along, loving her exactly as she is?

Always His Providence by Ruth Reid

Widow Rosa Hostetler has one month to pay her delinquent taxes before the county auctions her farm. She’s prepared to sell whatever is necessary to pay the lien, but she isn’t willing to request money from the community’s widow fund. She’s embarrassed and refuses to admit she needs help. Rosa depends on income from selling eggs, but when that income is threatened, only a miracle can help Rosa accept the kindness of a neighbor.

Always in My Heart by Mary Ellis

Hope Bowman believes God is punishing her for giving up her firstborn son when she was a teenager. She’s hidden this secret from her husband, who is thankful for their daughters but longs for a son. Hope prays desperately, but the son God sends her isn’t a new baby but the fifteen-year-old boy she gave up years ago.

My Review:

Three novellas that share characters and community and seamlessly blend with each other. Brilliantly done. Each story is an incredible read. Though compact, the authors deliver with depth and emotion and page-turning plots. If you love Amish fiction you will adore An Amish Miracle.

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